Making your own heating pad is cost-efficient and safer than using an electric heating pad. It also saves you a trip to the store, when youâre too sore to leave the house. Schedule an appointment with your doctor if muscle and joint pain persist for several days.
9 diet tips for reducing inflammation. 1  Choose whole-grain starches, fresh whole fruits and vegetables. These are more nutrient-dense and contain a plethora of vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain and improve health. 2  Consume a variety of colorful fruits, vegetables and grains from week to week to obtain the most nutritional bang for your buck.
Inflammation is part of the bodyâs immune response; without it, we can't heal. But when it's out of controlâas in rheumatoid arthritisâit can damage the body. Plus, it's thought to play a role in obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can spur inflammation. âThey cause overactivity in the immune system, which can lead to joint pain, fatigue, and damage to the blood vessels,â says Scott Zashin, MD, clinical professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Other foods may curb inflammation.